German B1.2

32Z0025

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

The module can also be offered as part of the International Summer Language Course. Lecturer-based learning takes place in an adapted form.

1 semester

In this general language module, German learners consolidate their knowledge of the German language and practice all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The focus is on detailed reporting and describing cultural events or those in their own field of interest or work and the feelings and reactions they evoke. The resulting grammar topics include, for example, the genitive case and relative clauses.

• Fictional and non-fictional listening and reading texts, edited newspaper articles, film clips
• Writing straightforward factual reports and describing experiences
• Short, uncomplicated presentations on familiar topics
• Basics of grammar according to level B1.2
• Phonetics at sound, word and sentence level

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• The learning objectives are achieved in particular through communicative learning, whereby all language skills are taken into account and practiced in varying teaching forms (frontal teaching as well as individual, partner and group work).
• Learning is supported by individual preparation and follow-up in the form of homework and self-study in analog and digital form.
• The hours inserted in the Lecturer-based learning field are teaching hours.

• Portfolio exam

• The portfolio exam comprises 100 points and consists of a 20-minute written exam (K20), a 90-minute written exam (K90), a written work sample (APS) and a presentation (PR). K20 is weighted with 10 points, K90 with 50 points, APS with 15 points and PR with 25 points.
• By taking the first exam element, the student declares that they wish to take the exam in this module.
• The portfolio exam is passed if 50% of the total points to be achieved have been earned.
• The portfolio exam tests all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as vocabulary and grammar.

• Written exam: 20 and 90 minutes; see valid study regulations 
• Written work sample as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 1-2 pages
• Presentation as part of the portfolio examination: approx. 5-10 minutes
• The requirements are specified in the respective seminar.

The course is aimed at learners of German who already have knowledge at level B1 (e.g. B1.1).

• Students expand their knowledge of the German language, especially in lexis and grammar at word and sentence level, both in receptive and productive language use.
• After completing the module, students will be able to describe their views, plans or actions and give brief reasons or explanations for them.

The knowledge at the initial B1 level is broadened to reach the level B1.2.

Students learn phrases that enable them to deal with a wide range of familiar topics without preparation and to write short reports and presentations by stringing the individual points together in a linear fashion.

• Students can express themselves relatively fluently on familiar topics from their own field of interest and profession and explain their views well enough to be understood without difficulty.
• In the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) independent language use at the now completed level B1 is described as follows: “Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.” (CEFR 2004: global scale p. 3)
• The students have now completed the B1 level.
• Students can use a variety of standard language structures and grammar rules confidently and correctly.

• Buczkowski, Beate

• Buczkowski, Beate